Turner will now be part of the 12-week field-training program at the K-State police department, where veteran certified field training officers will mentor him on various policies and procedures. They will work with him on applying the skills he acquired at the academy.

"The amount of training officers receive both at the academy and here at our agency reflects the professionalism and commitment that is required to become a police officer," says Ronnie Grice, assistant vice president for public safety.

Turner is originally from Emporia and received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Emporia State University in 2010.